Newspaper should promote positive, not negative news about schools

As a teacher in the Mansfield City Schools system, I want to comment on the recent headline which, paraphrased, said that Mansfield earned an F rating from the State of Ohio. This was misleading, as it was based on a rating scale not yet in use.

Misleading a community struggling to rebuild is not a service to the public. It is time to take a more positive slant. As the Mansfield City Schools campaign for a levy renewal, let's look at a couple of excellent achievements in our district. We have built a world-class science and math center, Springmill Learning Center. We have become associated with a nationally-recognized math organization, The Algebra Project. We are partnering with them and The Ohio State University to create quality lessons and professional development in the area of elementary and middle school math instruction. Teachers at all levels are seeking opportunities for their students, such as the student council conference being hosted at our high school this weekend.

There are many, many other reasons to be proud of our district. Please demonstrate confidence in the Mansfield City Schools by tilting in our favor, rather than putting this negative spin on news about us and our progress.

Cindy Colvin

Mansfield

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Newspaper should promote positive, not negative news about schools

As a teacher in the Mansfield City Schools system, I want to comment on the recent headline which, paraphrased, said that Mansfield earned an F rating from the State of Ohio. This was misleading, as